Bread Pudding with Doughnuts

Bread Pudding with Doughnuts recipe videos

Bread Pudding with Doughnuts is a decadent dessert that combines cubed or torn doughnuts with a rich custard of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, often baked until golden and topped with a sweet glaze or sauce. This indulgent variation on classic bread pudding is popular in American diners and home kitchens, especially as a way to repurpose day-old doughnuts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in carbohydrates and fat, with a significant amount of sugar from both the doughnuts and custard, while protein comes mainly from the eggs and dairy. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing energy but minimal essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	380 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	110 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.0 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.0 mg

Per 1 piece (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a creative example of 'comfort food' that transforms a breakfast staple into a rich dessert, highlighting resourcefulness in using leftovers. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of quick energy from sugars and fats, making it a treat best enjoyed in moderation.